Putting on weight as we age is not just an issue of vanity, it also increases the risk of being diagnosed with cancer, says Margaret Jennings.

Researchers are investigating whether a simple eye test could be used to identify the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Several leading historians will be in Cork this weekend to discuss one of the bloodiest sectarian massacres of the War of Independence.

A leading historian has claimed the Irish made a far greater contribution to Scottish society than they have been given credit for.